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NEC XON recertified for Pure Storage Elite Partner, adds Authorised Support Partner
NEC XON has been re-appointed as an Elite Partner by Pure Storage. The re-certification enables faster, more agile data solutions for regional businesses, with improved access to world-class flash storage solutions delivered by a partner with a deep understanding of local needs and proven technical expertise.
As organisations increasingly rely on data to drive performance, the partnership brings tangible benefits: faster implementation, stronger support, and early access to innovation. Elite Partner status also gives NEC XON direct lines to Pure Storage’ s engineering and technical teams, ensuring complex challenges are resolved quickly and effectively.
The Elite status significantly enhances NEC XON’ s ability to serve public and private sector clients across the Southern African Development Community. By integrating Pure’ s technology into its managed services and hybrid cloud offerings, NEC XON delivers better performance, security, and reliability, with local support tailored to each client’ s unique environment.
The Elite Partner designation is the highest level within the Pure Partner Programme. To achieve it, NEC XON met strict requirements in technical certification, sales performance, and customer satisfaction. The company also demonstrated successful customer deployments and strong strategic alignment with Pure Storage’ s long-term goals.
“ Our customers will benefit from the best of both worlds,” said John Dewar, General Manager of Enterprise Technology Solutions at NEC XON.
In addition to its Elite Partner status, NEC XON has secured the prestigious Pure Storage Authorised Support Partner accreditation, further elevating its service capabilities. This specialised certification enables NEC XON to deliver frontline technical support directly to customers, creating a seamless support experience with faster response times and more efficient issue resolution.
This designation allows NEC XON to provide direct Level 1 and Level 2 support for Pure Storage solutions, giving customers a single, local point of contact for technical assistance.
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Datacentrix recognised with top honours at 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards
Datacentrix, a hybrid IT systems integrator and managed services provider, has once again been acknowledged for its excellence in delivering data protection solutions, taking home two accolades at the recent 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards
The company was recognised as the winner of the Fastest Growth of the Year award and also took the Best Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 title, highlighting both its rapid market momentum and deep technical capabilities.
Datacentrix was also celebrated for its excellence in championing
Veeam Data Cloud, VDC for Microsoft 365 solutions, an offering that has become increasingly relevant for customers seeking robust data protection for SaaS workloads. VDC, built on the Microsoft Azure platform, is a fully inclusive solution for protecting Microsoft 365 environments.
Datacentrix and Veeam are continuing their strong partnership through several joint initiatives. These include a national roadshow, already underway with engagements in Port Elizabeth and East London, and ongoing participation in key industry events such as the upcoming CIO Summit in the Western Cape.
Datacentrix is also expected to continue its sponsorship of the highly anticipated VeeamON Tour South Africa in August, an annual showcase that attracts over 450 customers and highlights the latest in data management and resilience solutions.
Says Duarte Guerra, Solution Architect and Backup-as-a-Service Provider within Datacentrix’ s Enterprise Business Unit:“ These awards reinforce Datacentrix’ s ongoing investment into expanding our‘ as-aservice’ portfolio, which incorporates a highly reliable, secure, efficient and professionally managed Backup-as-a-Service, BaaS solution.
Lisa Strydom, Senior Manager: Channel and Alliances Africa at Veeam, elaborates:“ The Fastest Growth award is not just a reflection of commercial success, but a recognition of Datacentrix’ s dedication, execution and strategic focus in driving our joint solutions to market. Operating in an incredibly competitive environment, Datacentrix has continued to deliver remarkable year-on-year growth.”
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